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February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Akufo-Addo Removes Ofori-Atta, Agyeman Manu; Oppong Nkrumah Moved To Works and Housing

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has removed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta in a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14. Approximately 13 current ministers of state, including 10 cabinet ministers and two regional ministers, have been affected by

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Government Spent $12m On Suspended Agyapa Royalties Deal

It has emerged that the government spent $12 million on the suspended Agyapa royalties deal. The CEO of the Minerals Income Investment Fund, Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, disclosed this at a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Sitting. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

We Didn’t Promise A Perfect Ghana – Oppong Nkrumah

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has clarified that the Akufo-Addo government did not pledge to create a perfect Ghana for its citizens. The Ofoase-Ayirebi MP emphasized that the government made some promises to change the fortunes of Ghanaians but

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

KMA Retains Patrick Frimpong As PM, As Mayor Promises Cleaner Metropolis.

Krofrom East Assembly Member, Patrick Kwame Frimpong was retained as the Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) at a ceremony held yesterday for the reconstituted Assembly. Mr Frimpong secured an impressive 55 YES votes out of the gathered 66

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Parties Must Monitor NIA’s Operations Over Planned Use Of Ghana Card In Elections – Mahama

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for election 2024, John Dramani Mahama, wants stakeholders in the electioneering process to be permitted to monitor operations of the National Identification Authority (NIA). He believes this would ensure checks and balances

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

John Mahama Expected To Name Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang As Running Mate Next Week

Barring any last-minute changes, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, will name Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman, as his running mate for the upcoming 7 December 2024 presidential and parliamentary election. Madam Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman, a

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Mahama Questioning Authenticity Of WASSCE Results Unfortunate – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has described as unfortunate former President John Mahama's pooh-poohing the authenticity of the recent West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination results. According to the former President and 2024 flagbearer of the NDC, some invigilators relax on the job so

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Finance Ministry Not Meeting 5% ABFA Requirement – PIAC

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), simplified report titled, “Citizen Version 2022,” has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has failed to meet the requirement to transfer 5% of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) to the District Assembly Common

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Newborns To Receive Ghana Card Numbers – Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that Ghana card numbers will soon be issued to newborns in Ghana. In his address at the UPSA auditorium, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), outlined his visionary initiative

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Government Suspends 15% VAT On Electricity

The Ministry of Finance has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ltd (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to suspend the implementation of 15% VAT on electricity directive. Organised Labour has scheduled next Tuesday (13 February) to embark on a demonstration